NewzJosé Olger Melo Charry, a Colombian soldier currently serving in the French Foreign Legion, has been held captive in the Nariño department since August 6. The abduction is attributed to the Estado Mayor Central, a faction of the FARC dissidents, which has claimed responsibility for holding the serviceman.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the Nariño region, where armed groups continue to operate. Authorities are currently addressing the situation involving the active-duty military personnel, whose status as a member of the French Foreign Legion adds an international dimension to the local kidnapping case.
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